Nature of Work
This is responsible technical and administrative work assisting with activities associated with the regulation of building construction and gas, mechanical and plumbing installations for Marshall County. Activities associated with the job include ensuring compliance with the International Building Code and all applicable land use codes for new construction activities, reviewing plans for commercial properties, multi-family dwelling units and single-family residences prior to and during construction and ensuring that all alteration and repair activities comply with uniform building requirements and related regulations. Additional activities include interpreting and enforcing building, housing, mechanical, plumbing, gas and energy codes and providing property inspections and related information to homeowners, contractors, and developers. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with compliance issues pertaining to the National Flood Insurance Program. Job responsibilities require a high school diploma supplemented with additional education and training in architecture and/or engineering, considerable experience in building construction, architecture and/or engineering, strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, sufficient strength, and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job and the ability to interpret and explain governing codes, regulations, and ordinances. Job performance is evaluated by the Building Official through review of the level of compliance of building and remodeling activities and related building codes and ordinances, ability to interpret and apply governing regulations, organizational and decision-making skills, and ability to interact effectively with contractors, developers, local and regional officials, homeowners and the public.
Illustrative Examples of Work
· Inspects residential structures and assists with commercial building inspections for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
· Performs field inspections and reinspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities for compliance with building, zoning, and compliance.
· Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures and/or improper uses.
Receives complaints regarding defective construction.
· Enforces provisions of standard building codes, life/safety codes, zoning ordinances, property maintenance ordinances and other applicable federal, state, and local codes and initiates actions necessary to correct identified deficiencies or violations.
· Provides information on building regulations, required inspections, and permits and related matters to contractors, architects, developers and the public.
· Performs onsite inspections of plumbing systems for residential and assists with commercial structure inspections to ensure the safe discharge of gray water and the potable water system is adequate and sound.
· Maintains records and files in a computer database and produces reports and other documentation as needed.
· Remains current with proposed and/or newly enacted legislation pertaining to building codes and related regulations.
· Addresses citizen complaints and concerns and reacts in an appropriate and timely manner to emergency and/or urgent situations.
· Attends workshops, seminars and other meetings required to maintain required certifications.
· Performs related duties as required.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school supplemented with additional training and education in construction, architecture, engineering or closely related field; a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as an inspector, contractor or field superintendent; strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and decision making skills; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
· Base knowledge of building design and construction technology.
· Base knowledge of building codes and ordinances as adopted by Marshall County government.
· Base knowledge of International Building Codes and National Flood Insurance Program.
· Base knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection and codes enforcement procedures including all civil and criminal actions.
· Considerable knowledge of acceptable grammatical form required for the composition of reports, memorandum, and correspondence.
· Considerable knowledge of basic and advanced mathematical calculations including algebraic and geometric principles and calculations.
· Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, as-built drawings, and schematics.
· Ability to analyze complex technical information, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate decisions considering all technical, legal, and financial consequences.
· Ability to compile, prepare and present detailed information in a concise and understandable manner.
· Ability to obtain the cooperation of concerned parties when dealing with codes and regulatory issues.
· Ability to interpret and explain pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances, and regulations.
· Ability to react in an appropriate and timely manner to emergency and/or urgent situations.
· Ability to prioritize job related activities in an effective and efficient manner to ensure meeting established deadlines and reporting requirements.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, local, and regional officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers.
· Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions.
· Skill in interpreting and analyzing detailed blueprints, schematics, and as-built drawings.
· Skill in diffusing potentially confrontational situations between concerned parties.
Necessary Special Requirements
· Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
· Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Building Inspector within three (3) months of hire and fully certified within one (1) year of hire.
· Certification by the International Code Council as a Building Inspector within one (1) year of hire.
· Certification by the International Code Council as a Plumbing Inspector within one (1) year of hire.
· Certification by the International Code Council as a Mechanical Inspector within one (1) year of hire.
· Maintain CEUs for licensing for all certifications through the TN State Fire Marshall Office.
Physical Requirements
· This is medium work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and the exertion of 50 pound of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Work requires good flexibility, mobility, and speed of limb movement.
· Work requires considerable effort and stamina.
· Work requires both gross body equilibrium and coordination for balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking.
· Work requires arm/ hand steadiness and manual and finger dexterity.
· Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
· Hearing is required to perceive information in both quiet and noisy environments and determine the direction of sounds.
· Visual acuity is required for the inspection of small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, color differentiation, and observing general surroundings and activities.
· The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and is not a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
